twice as high as vs two times higher than

Both phrases are grammatically correct and used to compare the height of two objects. They express the same idea and can be used interchangeably.

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Last updated: September 02, 2024

twice as high as

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare the height of two objects.

This phrase is used to indicate that one object's height is double the height of another object. It is a clear and concise way to express a comparison of heights.

Examples:

The tree is twice as high as the fence.
The tower is twice as high as the building next to it.
She is twice as high as her younger sister.
The mountain is twice as high as the hill.
The skyscraper is twice as high as the old office building.

Alternatives:

twice the height of
double the height of
twice the elevation of
twice as tall as
twice as lofty as

two times higher than

This phrase is correct and can be used to compare the height of two objects, but it is less common than 'twice as high as'.

This phrase also indicates that one object's height is double the height of another object. It is a valid way to express a comparison of heights, although it may sound slightly less natural than 'twice as high as'.

Examples:

The tower is two times higher than the building next to it.
The mountain is two times higher than the hill.
The skyscraper is two times higher than the old office building.

Alternatives:

twice as high as
twice the height of
double the height of
twice the elevation of
twice as tall as

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